Sociology with Media Studies - BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Analyse how media and communications shape real societies to stand out in today’s AI-influenced communications landscapes and other diverse careers.*** **Develop practical experience, benefitting from Sussex’s focus on real-world issues, guest speaker events and links to the UK’s vibrant media industries.*** **Immerse yourself in our wide-ranging collections and archives, including our collection of decolonisation materials and the nearby Mass Observation Archive.**Make the most of interdisciplinary teaching at Sussex. You’ll study in an internationally respected Sociology department, developing your understanding of today’s complex societies.You will develop the skills to analyse how media and communications shape social lives, cultural interactions and even identities in our digital world. Build links to the UK’s vibrant media industries and learn how to stand out in today’s AI-influenced communications landscapes.In the Sociology part of your degree, you will explore how wealth, technology, crime and gender shape societies. As part of your degree, you build practical experience through:* modules and assignments that focus on real-world issues and build sought-after skills, from data analysis to creative problem-solving* guest speaker events with a wide range of organisations, from local charities to the Crown Prosecution Service* a student consultancy module where you can work on real employer briefs* a wide range of electives that allow you to tailor your degree to your interests and aims* the opportunity to immerse yourself in a range of collections and archives, including our Library’s spectacular collection of decolonisation materials and the nearby Mass Observation Archive.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

Sociology